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Metals Metalloids Nonmetals

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When physical science classes are becoming familiar with the periodic table of elements, you can use this set of printable cards to help them memorize some of the members of the metals, metalloids, and nonmetals groups. There are 24 elements to sort into each of these groups. Some are named and some are represented by their chemical formulas.

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elements, metalloids, metals, non-metals, the periodic table

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periodic table, element, metalloid, nonmetal, metal, science

Pros

  • Large and easy-to-read fonts
  • Helpful for learning some of the members of different groups

Cons

  • Since there are only 24 elements to sort, you may want to consider creating more cards so that learners become familiar with all of the metals, metalloids, and nonmetals

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